Research Associate

CalPERS, the nation’s largest public pension fund, is seeking a Research Associate to join their Strategy, Projects & Data Analytics Division. The role involves conducting data analysis, designing research projects, and providing insights to inform policy and business decisions. Responsibilities Conducting intermediate data analysis to interpret intermediate statistics, test research hypotheses, interpret results and make recommendations to key stakeholders Designing and conducting iterative research projects and assignments, and writing clear and concise studies and reports Having intermediate knowledge of and experience using a variety of research, analytical, and statistical methods and techniques used in data analysis and to provide comprehensive research Exercising a high degree of independence, initiative, flexibility, and tact in performing the duties listed and may perform other team assignments related to other PRDA areas as required and appropriate for this level Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of business process improvement issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings Performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, prepare, validate, work with, and conduct quality control of structured and unstructured data Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of policy issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings Skills Conducting intermediate data analysis to interpret intermediate statistics, test research hypotheses, interpret results and make recommendations to key stakeholders Designing and conducting iterative research projects and assignments, and writing clear and concise studies and reports Having intermediate knowledge of and experience using a variety of research, analytical, and statistical methods and techniques used in data analysis and to provide comprehensive research Exercising a high degree of independence, initiative, flexibility, and tact in performing the duties listed and may perform other team assignments related to other PRDA areas as required and appropriate for this level Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of business process improvement issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings Performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, prepare, validate, work with, and conduct quality control of structured and unstructured data Reviewing, preparing, and organizing data and using advanced statistical software to conduct analyses of policy issues, identify insights, and interpret and document findings Providing a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review Including all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification in the application package Submitting transcripts with the application package if using education to meet MQs Passing an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required Company Overview They administer health and retirement benefits on behalf of more than 3,000 public school, local agency and State employers. It was founded in 1932, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is